Types of Science Fair Projects

There are several different types of science fair projects from which to choose.  Read each of these 6 types to see what type of project interests you.

Experimentation Projects:  In this type of project you'll come up with a question (What are you wondering about?) and answer it by testing your hypothesis. You will follow a prescribed set of steps called the scientific method. 

Consumer Science:  This type of project uses the scientific method to determine the differences between products.

Engineering: Solve a problem using the engineering design process! Share your design solution at the fair. 

Demonstration Projects:  Show how something from the world of engineering works or why something in nature happens as it does. Key word: show!

Observation/Collection Projects: This project allows you to find and then share a special collection from the world of nature. You can also make and record observations of natural phenomena you see in the world that can't very easily be put in a box,. (This includes things like observations of the moon, observations of animals, etc....)

Research/Informational: Is there a topic that really interests you that you'd like to share with others? With this type of project, you study a specific scientific topic (could be current events or trends) and report on it including charts, diagrams, and photos.